Winter break is usually a time to rest, rejuvenate, and relax. Which naturally means that when it comes to an end, it can be rough getting back into the groove of things. It’s no shock that as hard as it is for us, it’s also difficult for our students. On top of it being tough getting back to routines, I… Read More
All year long your students have worked HARD on their writing. They have done every step to master the writing process and they deserve to celebrate all that hard work. In this post you’re going to learn some easy to implement ideas to help celebrate your little writers and all their dedication and effort! The Benefits of Celebrating From learning… Read More
Traveling is the best way to immerse yourself in a culture and doing it during the holidays is so much fun! Even though we can’t bring our class on a flight, we can still take them around the world to celebrate all the amazing holidays observed in other countries. This is a perfect activity before winter break, reviewing many skills,… Read More
Showing gratitude is an important life skill that can help students build empathy and compassion and this is a great time of the year to do so! Here I am to share three fun ways to have students show their gratitude, with some adorable crafts that look perfect on the bulletin board and that families will love to see! Positive… Read More
From the moment students step through your door, you begin to build that sense of community together. It’s important to start working on core values immediately so that students know they are going to be apart of a class family that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. These are some of my favorite ways to build a strong community starting from… Read More
Is it just me or do when you see parent teacher conferences scheduled on the calendar your stomach drops a little bit? They can be a really overwhelming and stressful time of the year. Let’s face it, between working 12 hour days, prepping for 25+ individual conferences, and talking nonstop for 20 minutes back to back to back on those… Read More
